Adv Child, Adolescent & Family

Advanced Training in Child, Adolescent and Family Psychiatry

The Child, Adolescent and Family Psychiatry Course for Advanced Trainees at HETI is a two-year training program accredited with the RANZCP for Advanced Training in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry in NSW.

Trainees must first apply with RANZCP, if successful, trainees will then need to apply to enrol in HETI’s Advanced Training in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry program. In accordance with the RANZCP training requirements, trainees will undertake clinical work in a variety of child and adolescent psychiatry training terms. In addition, trainees will also attend the Formal Education Course held at HETI North Parramatta Campus one day per week for 30 days of the academic year, for seminars and small group clinical supervision.

Course Information

Course Structure:

Two year Training Program

Course Coordinator:

Dr Magella Lajoie

Number of Units:

4

Entry Requirements:

Medical Practitioners who are Fellows of the RANZCP or RANZCP Trainees who are eligible to enter Stage 3 training. Applications are also considered from Paediatricians, Senior Paediatrics Trainees or Career Medical Officers.

Key Areas of Learning

Competent clinical practice in infant, child, adolescent and family psychiatry

Continuing learning in infant, child, adolescent and family psychiatry

Competence in research in infant, child, adolescent and family psychiatry

Competence in administration in infant, child, adolescent and family psychiatry

Skills in advocacy on behalf of children

Ability to undertake informed leadership in promotion of mental health in children

Fees

The 2019 tuition fee for the Advanced Psychiatry courses is $4880 per semester.

Enrol in this course

To enrol in this course, complete the Child, Adolescent and Family Psychiatry (CAFP) Enrolment Form below and send to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.